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He dropped back onto his rear and stared at me. “Did you get me a ring?”
I slapped at his chest when he flashed me a mischievous grin. “I will with your money.”
“Fine with me.” He stood and scooped me off the floor. “Can you be ready soon?”
“I don’t know,” I said honestly.
“That thought was already in my head, Wicked. You just gave it wings.”
“I’m in so much trouble.”
“Which is exactly where you want to be.”
Chapter Sixty-Five
Patrick
“How do I look?”
Marlow stepped to the side after smoothing my tie one last time. Instead of looking in the mirror, my eyes followed her.
“I can’t believe you’re so damn superstitious. I like the red tie better.”
“But this is my lucky tie.”
“And suit. And socks. And music. And underwear—”
“I’m not wearing underwear.” But she was right about the rest of it. Besides “Amen (Pre Fight Prayer)” was the perfect song to get my mind focused.
She groaned. “Next you’re going to tell me I have to suck you off before court as part of your ritual.”
I snagged her by the waist and pulled her flush against me. “I like the way you think.”
My mouth found hers. I slipped my tongue between her lips, and she melted. “You’re going to be late,” she mumbled as she fisted the lapels of my jacket.
“Then you’d better get on your knees.”
She shoved at my chest. “That’s not supposed to turn me on.”
I grinned. “But you like that it did.”
“Hurry up and lock this case down so you can get home.”
“Miss me already?” I closed the distance she’d put between us.
“Shut up, and go away.”
“Love you too.” I kissed the tip of her nose. “If you need me, call Gerard. He’ll come to the courtroom with a message.”
“Shouldn’t he be in there with you?”
I shrugged. “Probably.”
“Why aren’t you worried about this case?”
“I don’t think I can win.” It was weird to speak those words aloud, but cathartic at once.
“If he’s guilty, I hope you don’t.”
